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Two Worlds Collide
A sudden storm rips the carefree, young mermaid Princess Via, from her home in the sea and drops her into the land of forest fairies-- a place she only knew existed in stories. Barely alive, a healing fairy named Manildra saves Via's life—but at the cost of her vibrant mermaid tail. As she learns to use her legs and wings, Princess Via mourns the loss of her life under the sea and being torn from her family. The forest fairies, Princess Lucy and Prince Drew, teach Via the ways of the fairies, from eating their earthy food to flying with new spectacular wings.
But there's another storm heading their way.
As the two worlds of sea and sky collide, their struggle intensifies in the shadow of their intertwined past. A sinister presence lurks nearby, ready to pounce, determined to destroy both fairies and mermaids. Will the truth come out in time for the destruction to be stopped? Will the mermaids and fairies be brave enough to stand, even if it means standing together?
In Book 1 of the Sea & Air Trilogy, dive into this chronicle of family, friendship, and the power of bravery—even when the odds stand against them.
But there's another storm heading their way.
As the two worlds of sea and sky collide, their struggle intensifies in the shadow of their intertwined past. A sinister presence lurks nearby, ready to pounce, determined to destroy both fairies and mermaids. Will the truth come out in time for the destruction to be stopped? Will the mermaids and fairies be brave enough to stand, even if it means standing together?
In Book 1 of the Sea & Air Trilogy, dive into this chronicle of family, friendship, and the power of bravery—even when the odds stand against them.
148 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2018
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October 10, 2018
Two Worlds was a wonderful fantasy about mermaids and fairies and a world where anything is possible! Reading this novel was a great escape and I can't wait to see what happens next. Two Worlds also speaks of the complexity of family relationships and how choices the previous generation make can impact the world the current generation lives in. Something that is all too real!
September 10, 2018
This is a beautiful book for pre-teens and advanced readers from 7 up. With a rollicking tale and adventure, and colourful descriptions, it is a really gripping read. The characters are strong and independent, especially the female characters. Looking forward to reading the next instalment!
September 8, 2018
Dive into the magical worlds of mermaids and fairies. Two Worlds Collide is a strikingly colorful story that keeps the pages turning for all ages. Truly an escape...I can't wait for book 2!
September 6, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. It's just so enchanting. Well written! Look forward to more books by this author.
September 14, 2018
I was swept away into this book. It brought back so many childhood memories sitting with favorite books. The story had me eagerly turning pages to find out what was going to happen next and the descriptions had me imagining and believing in fairies and mermaids once again.
January 12, 2021
When 13-year-old merprincess Via is swept away by a storm, she lands in the world of the fairies. A near-death experience changes her life forever, even as she’s overwhelmed by a dark history that threatens both worlds. Can Via face the secrets of the past in time to save the present? 🧜♀️
“Two Worlds Collide” is a charming, fast-paced, fairytale novella by Ruth Deaton. I highly recommend it...especially to pre-teens! It was a fun, quick, and engaging read. I felt an emotional connection with Via and several characters. While the descriptions of the settings were a bit generic, the fantasy world itself was unique. I am intrigued to read more about it!
I liked the way the author structured her reveals. The plot was refreshingly unpredictable, as was the villain. Via is a likeable protagonist and the two fairies, Drew and Lucy, were good characters as well. Manildra was a treat! I loved the surprise at the end. 😊 The book’s tone was positive while not being unrealistic and sappy. Painful, dramatic, and difficult things happened, but there was always a thread of hope to counter them. ♥
My only critiques of this novella were some grammatical and chapter length errors. Character names were repeated over and over in places instead of being varied with pronouns. The chapter lengths fluctuated wildly; the first chapter only 2 pages long while the fourth ran on for 17. There was also a transformation scene which, though very cool, left me confused as to what had happened. However, none of these things detracted very much from the story, so my rating is 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
My only other complaint is that I wanted more! This story is obviously set up for a sequel, and I will definitely be interested to read the continuing adventures of Via, Lucy, and Drew. 🙂
“Two Worlds Collide” is a charming, fast-paced, fairytale novella by Ruth Deaton. I highly recommend it...especially to pre-teens! It was a fun, quick, and engaging read. I felt an emotional connection with Via and several characters. While the descriptions of the settings were a bit generic, the fantasy world itself was unique. I am intrigued to read more about it!
I liked the way the author structured her reveals. The plot was refreshingly unpredictable, as was the villain. Via is a likeable protagonist and the two fairies, Drew and Lucy, were good characters as well. Manildra was a treat! I loved the surprise at the end. 😊 The book’s tone was positive while not being unrealistic and sappy. Painful, dramatic, and difficult things happened, but there was always a thread of hope to counter them. ♥
My only critiques of this novella were some grammatical and chapter length errors. Character names were repeated over and over in places instead of being varied with pronouns. The chapter lengths fluctuated wildly; the first chapter only 2 pages long while the fourth ran on for 17. There was also a transformation scene which, though very cool, left me confused as to what had happened. However, none of these things detracted very much from the story, so my rating is 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.
My only other complaint is that I wanted more! This story is obviously set up for a sequel, and I will definitely be interested to read the continuing adventures of Via, Lucy, and Drew. 🙂
March 23, 2023
This book was such a lovely adventure from start to finish. The story is very engaging and well thought out, with lots of plot points that will lead into the rest of the trilogy well. The characters are intriguing and you are able to connect with them as well as see them as part of the story as a whole. The book is written in third person omniscient, which is really interesting because you don’t see that in books a lot, so it’s cool to see that. This writing style also helps develop the characters because we can see everyone’s thoughts as opposed to just one person and it helps develop the story because we can see how all those thoughts fit together to create the tale. Overall, it was a great book and I can’t wait for the next one!
October 20, 2018
Old or young, readers will find a delicious feast for your imagination in Two Worlds Collide. Ruth paints landscapes of both the mer-world and fairy world that left me wanting to grow wings and jump into the book. The story climaxes with secrets revealed, regrets aired, and the beginning of healing for old wounds. And the end left me wondering when book 2 will be released...
June 23, 2020
Cute middle-grade story
The world will appeal to those who enjoy all things fairytale. It's a fun story, and an opening into a series-long adventure.
The world will appeal to those who enjoy all things fairytale. It's a fun story, and an opening into a series-long adventure.
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